A Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate confirms your vehicle's emissions are within permitted limits. It's obtained at authorized PUC testing centers (often located at fuel stations) and is commonly needed for insurance renewal and to avoid traffic fines.
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Parivahan Sewa, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
https://parivahan.gov.in
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Locate an authorized PUC testing center near you, often at a fuel station.
Get your vehicle's emissions tested at the center.
Pay the testing fee, which varies by vehicle type and state.
Receive the PUC certificate with a validity date and QR code for verification.
Keep a copy — physical or digital via DigiLocker/mParivahan — accessible in the vehicle.
Renew before the certificate expires to avoid fines and insurance hassles.
Official fees
Testing fees vary by vehicle type and state and are charged directly by the testing center.
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Validity commonly differs between newer and older vehicles, and rules can be revised over time — check the validity date printed on your certificate and current state rules.